February
2011

Photographers of all skill levels get together on the second Thursday of the month to share tips on equipment, techniques and technologies. Bring your questions, your camera and your best photograph, if you choose. All are welcome.

This month's selection is "Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman” by Jon Krakauer. Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion-dollar NFL contract to join the Army and became an icon of post-9/11 patriotism. When he was killed in Afghanistan two years later, a legend was born. But the real Pat Tillman was much more remarkable, and considerably more complicated than the public knew.

This month’s feature is “How to Train Your Dragon”, about Hiccup, a Viking teenager, who wants to hunt dragons, but doesn't fit in with his tribe's tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from a different point of view. The movie is free (PG/96 min.) and popcorn will be served.

The Friends of the Library will be meeting at the Coffee Cup Plus at 12:00 noon. Come join the Friends for lunch and discussion of the group’s fundraising and library programming ideas and plans. We're exploring publicity opportunities to get the word out about the Friends, planning a BBQ Sandwich fundraiser at McDonald's Food and Family, and preparing for our annual book sale.

March
2011

Because the Bad Axe High School is performing Hairspray for its spring musical, the library will be showing the movie version of this popular show. It's 1962, and change is in the air in Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion--to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and is transformed overnight from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can the trendsetting Tracy win the heart of teen-dream Link Larkin and stand up for what she believes in, despite the program's scheming stage manager? All she needs is her best friend Penny, a toe- tappin' beat - and a little HAIRSPRAY!

This month's selection is "Mrs. Dalloway” by Virginia Woolf. The novel explores the hidden springs of thought and action in one day of a woman s life. Direct and vivid in her account of the details of Clarissa Dalloway's preparations for a party she is to give that evening, the author reveals much more. Simple objects are imbued with real significance and everyday, domestic scenes become beautiful moments to treasure.

This three-day class covers basic features of the internet, including how to conduct searches using hyperlinks, browser buttons, specific searches and search engines. Copying and pasting text and images from the internet is also covered. Features of e-mail covered include composing letters, attaching documents and images, replying and forwarding e-mails and adding e-mail addresses to the address book. Call the library to sign up. 269-8538

This three-day class covers basic features of the internet, including how to conduct searches using hyperlinks, browser buttons, specific searches and search engines. Copying and pasting text and images from the internet is also covered. Features of e-mail covered include composing letters, attaching documents and images, replying and forwarding e-mails and adding e-mail addresses to the address book. Call the library to sign up. 269-8538

This three-day class covers basic features of the internet, including how to conduct searches using hyperlinks, browser buttons, specific searches and search engines. Copying and pasting text and images from the internet is also covered. Features of e-mail covered include composing letters, attaching documents and images, replying and forwarding e-mails and adding e-mail addresses to the address book. Call the library to sign up. 269-8538

The Friends of the Library will be meeting at the Coffee Cup Plus on March 28st at 12:00 noon. (This meeting has been rescheduled from the usual third Monday of the month.) Come join the Friends for lunch and discussion of the group’s fundraising and library programming ideas and plans, including its annual book sale, community book distribution program and support to the library lecture series.

April
2011

May
2011

Photographers of all skill levels get together on the second Thursday of the month to share tips on equipment, techniques and technologies. Bring your questions, your camera and your best photograph, if you choose. All are welcome. This month’s meeting is on Thursday, May 12th 6:30-8:00.

The Library will be showing its monthly movie on Saturday, May 14th at 1:30. This month’s feature is “Karate Kid” (PG/140 min.). Dre Parker finds himself in China after his mother's latest career move. He and classmate Mei Ying immediately fall for each other, but cultural differences make this friendship impossible. Even worse, his feelings make an enemy of class bully Cheng, who is quite adept at kung fu. Dre turns to maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a kung fu master, and learns that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm. However, Dre realizes that this may be the fight of his life. The movie is free and popcorn will be served.

The Friends of the Library will be meeting at the Coffee Cup Plus on Monday, May 16th at 12:00 noon. Come join the Friends for lunch and discussion of the group’s fundraising and library programming ideas and plans, including its annual book sale to take place June 10-11, community book distribution program and support to the library lecture series. The Friends will also be planning its BBQ Beef fundraiser at McDonald's Food Center on Thursday, June 9.

This month's selection is "Every Last One” by Anna Quindlen. Mary Beth Latham is first and foremost a mother whose three teenaged children come first, before her career or her life as a doctor’s wife. So, when one of her sons becomes depressed, Mary Beth focuses on him and is blindsided by a shocking act of violence. What happens afterwards is a testament to the power of a woman’s love and determination. Book Club meets Wednesday, May18th at 7:00.

Every Thursday during the month of May, the Friends of the Library will be accepting used books for its annual June book sale. Books may be taken to Old City Hall, 110 S. Hanselman, on May 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Friends welcome hard and soft cover fiction and nonfiction in clean, reasonable condition. No Reader’s Digest or encyclopedias, please.

June
2012

The Friends of the Library will hold its annual book sale at Old City Hall during the Hatchet Festival. Hard and soft cover books of all genres for all ages will be available. Audio books, VHS movies and computer games will also be available for purchase. Come out and support the library by visiting the Friends's book sale.

The Friends of the Library will hold its annual book sale at Old City Hall during the Hatchet Festival. Hard and soft cover books of all genres for all ages will be available. Audio books, VHS movies and computer games will also be available for purchase. Come out and support the library by visiting the Friends's book sale.

Ages 5-8
Do you enjoy doing puzzles? Them Puzzle Strategy is your course! We will work on puzzles and talk about different strategies people use to complete puzzles. This is a fun way to develop your puzzle-solving skills!

Ages 7-12
This class involves oral reading through reading parts in scripts. Unlike traditional theater, the emphasis is mainly on oral expression of the part. Have fun on the stage without all the props and costumes.